Value Chain Managers
Winrock international, a US based not-for profit-organization is currently working in Nigeria on a USAID funded project focused on expanding economic opportunities in the agricultural sector by increasing agricultural productivity, enhancing value-added processing, and increasing commercialization through private-sector led and market-driven growth and development.
Winrock is seeking qualified applicants for the positions of Cassava Value Chain Manager and Cocoa Value Chain Manager. While we are soliciting Cvs at this time, positions are contingent on donor approval.
1. Position Description
Value Chain Managers shall coordinate all programmatic activities including liaison with agro-processors, feasibility studies for commodity value addition, facilitation of farmer mobilization, awareness creation at all levels, monitoring of project technical assistance activities, post-harvest handling. S/he will supervise on-farm demonstrations on improved technologies and new practices required by specific buyer(s) to improve competitiveness at the farm level, assist with development of training materials and training in collaboration with private service providers hired by the project. Value Chain Managers will assist with monitoring and evaluation activities, draft scopes of work and provide inputs for quarterly reports.
2. Experience/Qualifications
• Advanced degree in agronomy, agricultural economics or related discipline with over 10 years of professional experience in extension work, training and institutional linkages.
• Demonstrated experience in cassava or cocoa production and processing and market-led agricultural development is a must. Knowledge of commodity value chain development is a strong advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical and marketing assistance to farmers and agro-processors is desirable. Experience in developing and promoting environmentally sustainable agricultural production and processing techniques is desired.
• Ability to work collaboratively, and build alliances with relevant groups, organizations, agencies, businesses, private or public sectors is highly important. High level of initiative and creatively. S/he must be team player, able to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
3. To Apply
Please apply on-line no later than Wednesday September 12th, 2012 by visiting www.winrock.org and clicking on “Jobs”. Search under location “INTL” for the Value Chain position descriptions and complete the on-line application uploading your CV and cover letter. Only qualified candidates will be contacted by Winrock. This is an equal opportunity employer.
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